Lake Atitlán

Beautiful and full of history! I did a day tour with CA travelers and it was great. our tour guide was super attentive and sweet - Francisco. we visited 3 pueblos : ceramic factory, honey products factory and textile factory. very special and full of history. people are lovely. Please make sure you respect their villages - do not leave trash and support the community loved the experience

WOW!!!🤩 what a absolutely stunning place. I felt like I had traveled to another world while boating around the lake surrounded by sleeping giants. The water was such a beautiful shade of blue. Still in total awe of the area. I highly recommend getting on a boat and traveling to the smaller towns around the lake. Each one has its own Myan vibe and rich heritage. I would go back to Guatemala just to visit this lake.

Approaching Atitlan's shores, you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a secret oasis, a hidden gem that few have been lucky enough to discover. It's a place of rare beauty, once nominated for being among the world's new seven wonders. I definitely haven't seen a lake more spectacular. Surrounded by Mayan villages, Atitlan also neighbours with three cone-shaped volcanoes and hides ancient ruins underneath its waters.

Much larger lake than I expected. It's easy to hire a boat to take you across the water to the various villages.

What a gorgeous lake! And the villages dotted along it are super diverse and fun, from a digital nomad central to yoga to party, anything you want! The public boats are very reliable though be prepared to bounce about a lot in rough weather, but overall super easy to travel along the lake.

A beautiful lake with little towns surrounding it, each with their own diversity and culture. Worth staying in one of them for 3 nights or more.

A magical place with breathtaking views. You can rent a boat and go to different places nearby, visit the oldest fire rituals on the first day of the meadow, hike in the mountains, buy the most delicious cocoa, coffee or honey. It has everything: the beauty of nature around, tranquility and a fascinating lake that inspires and makes you want to come back to this place. I recommend going during the day or in the morning. It can be chilly in the morning, so wear something warm when you're on the boat.

I’ve had the blessing of traveling to many beautiful places, but this lake stands out as one of the most breathtaking I’ve ever visited. The ride from Antigua can be a bit daunting, so I recommend doing it during daylight. It feels like stepping into the pages of a history book. The lake offers something for everyone—from yoga and water sports to a tranquil setting surrounded by indigenous villages. It’s truly one of my favorite places in the world 🥰